![]() “There is no question that Bang! is my favorite restaurant in Charlottesville since the first week I came here. It’s a gem.”ġ) Key Lime Martini at Bang!. These buns are an homage to the menu of the earlier 2000s and give me a nostalgic feel. It continues to have some of the best cocktails and small plates in the city. “Bang! has been nothing if not consistent since I first started going here back when I turned 21. The sandwich is served with dill sauce, which adds to its overall uniqueness.”ĥ) Fried Chicken Steamed Buns, Spicy Garlic Sauce, House Pickles at Bang!. It’s expensive and salty, so you don’t want to have too much of a good thing, but when you do have it, it’s amazing. Country ham was a staple of every Christmas celebration growing up. “I’m from Nelson County and I couldn’t be featured here without including my favorite item from The Blue Ridge Pig. Add on some lumpia and it’s even better.”Ĥ) Country Ham Croissant at The Blue Ridge Pig. Grab some after work and pair with a glass of Sauvignon Blanc or Vidal Blanc. The pancit is comparable to any I’ve had, and the staff is always great here. “One of the things I miss most about living in Northern Virginia is Filipino food. I’ve tried to copycat it at home and it’s never quite the same.”ģ) Pancit at Manila Street. But the grilled pineapple is one of my favorite things I’ve ever eaten. The one at South and Central is amazing and really the only drink I get there.”Ģ) Grilled Pineapple at Passiflora. A caipirinha is such a simple drink, but it’s hard to find a good one in Charlottesville. “This is my favorite drink in the entire city. Durrett’s picks:ġ) Caipirinha at South and Central. Tasha Durrett, founder of Black Women Who Wine. It is a hidden treasure and I love trying a different one every time.” ![]() I can’t speak to the food because I’m always so focused on the popsicles. Ho’s as well because #buffalobills.”ĥ) Tres Leche Popsicle from La Flor Michoacana. I’ll add a nod to the blue cheese as well from Dr. They even sell it in massive jars, for nasty people like me who want to put ranch, especially this ranch, on everything. The combination of Appalachian cheeses, thinly sliced zucchini and squash with sunflower gremolata creates this beautifully dynamic flavor combination. But this pizza for real is truly something special, and will only be on the menu for another week or so. “Duh, gotta shout out my husband and fave restaurant in town. The rom & kola is something I wouldn’t usually order but the housemade cola syrup is so good and gives a cherry cola taste without being too sweet.”ģ) Summer Squash Pizza from Oakhart Social. “This new restaurant is amazing, so it was hard to choose, but this pasta dish is beautifully simple and satisfying, with asparagus and a poached egg to finish. It is delicious, can be made vegan, and is a wonderful fresh component to every takeout order.”Ģ) “Eriste” Pasta and Rom & Kola at Smyrna. I wouldn’t be surprised if they recognized my name. “I could eat this every day, and actually do eat it every week. Wraight’s picks:ġ) Vietnamese Bún at Chimm. Below is a list of all of the finds to date. ![]() On Fridays, we feature five food finds selected by local chefs and personalities. ![]()
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